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11 May 2020

Permitted services’ CIPC applications during COVID-19 lockdown

As South Africa has moved from level 5 to level 4, many new companies qualify to operate under level 4 status and will need certificates to enable them to do so, per the Amended State of National Disaster Act and Regulations.

KISCH IP can assist clients in South Africa who provide permitted services with the following:

obtaining certificates from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) to enable these businesses to trade during the level 4 period;

a memorandum on the level 4 requirements;

providing a template permit for employees to perform a permitted service; and

a standard workplace plan.

The following broad categories of services qualify as permitted services under level 4:

Food Service activities operating only for food delivery services between (09h00 – 19h00)

Transport, storage and communication;

Mining and Quarrying

Repair and Related Emergency Services

Private Household Employment

Public Administration, Government Services and other Arms of the State

Health, Social and Personal Services

If you believe that you may be operating a permitted service and have not yet applied for a certificate, or if you require assistance in preparing your workplace plan or health protocols and policies, we at KISCH IP are able to assist.